"The Bayard Rustin Center for LGBTQIA+ Activism, Education and Reconciliation is a space dedicated to affirming the lives, histories and experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, Queer, Questioning and Allied students, faculty and staff at Guilford and beyond."
"The BRC holds an annual symposium that includes workshops and a keynote speaker. The daylong event is designed to address the struggles the LGBTQIA+ communities and allies face while celebrating the community’s triumphs and recognizing its resiliency and the contributions its members have made in the United States."

"PRIDE is a student organization for undergraduate and graduate students who are part of LGBTQIA+ communities or allies who want to better support their LGBTQIA+ peers. PRIDE exists to promote understanding of LGBTQIA+ related topics and acceptance of the queer community through campus and community activities. The organization strives to create a supportive atmosphere on campus for members of the community."

"We opened the first LGBTQ Center in Greensboro in 2018 to provide resources, programs, and support for LGBTQ People...Dedicated volunteers and staff provide resources and programs on a broad range of topics, such as healthcare, knowing your legal rights and self-advocacy, aging, or transgender issues."

"The Center is 1,800 square feet and consists of a lounge (with free snacks! and coffee!), a large meeting space that seats 50, two smaller meeting spaces, a resource library, and more."

Resources Include:
—Transgender clothing closet, where trans folks can find a piece of gender-affirming clothing at no cost
—Queer library where you can check out an LGBTQ-themed book or movie (https://www.librarycat.org/lib/GGFLibrary)."
— LGBTQ Friendly Business Directory (https://guilfordgreenfoundation.org/what-we-do/directory/)
— Community Calendar (https://guilfordgreenfoundation.org/out-and-about-greensboro/)

"We aim to promote unity, visibility, self-esteem and positive image of the LGBTQIA+ community. Goals include activities to enhance mental and physical health, to provide social support, and foster an awareness of past and present contributions of LGBTQIA+ people. We celebrate our diversity annually at our PRIDE event."
Includes a list of local, LGBTQ+ welcoming businesses in the area.

"The mission of HCDVSAC is to provide quality services regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status to reduce crime of domestic violence and sexual assault in the communities of Hoke County. It is our mission to empower, increase safety, develop community awareness, and educate victims and community members on domestic violence and sexual assault."
CRISIS LINE: (910) 875-4494

HCDVSA offers referrals to counseling services has a contracted therapist that leads support group.

HCDVSA offers assistance in obtaining Domestic Violence Protective Orders; has victim advocates that will accompany clients to court; refers to Legal Aid; and assists in completing forms for the Address Confidentiality Program and Victims Crime Compensation.

HCDVSA offers domestic violence and sexual assault awareness education through psychoeducational courses, outreach presentations, safety planning, and project SITE.

"I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina with 3 years of experience providing therapy to Families, Couples, individuals. I've worked with a variety of clients struggles; anxiety, depression, bi-polar, family issues, LGBTQ specifics- coming out to the family, accepting one's self as they are, living your best life in a non acceptance environment. I have further specialization in Trauma Therapy for anyone who is suffering from a traumatic event in their life. I work with clients struggling with intimacy concerns and sex therapy. I also offer Sexual Harm Risk Assessments for minors."

"Krystle Parker earned her Masters of Science in Nursing from the South University of Nursing in Savannah, GA. Parker graduated having completed two intensive honors programs: the VALOR Program and the Clinical Ladder Program. Not only does she have long time experience as an RN, but she also has many years of experience caring for specialty patients in underserved communities."

Specialties include: Gender Confirmation Surgery Evaluation and LGBTQ+ Care

Lenoir County Council on Aging does workshops aimed at Improving and promoting the wellbeing of senior citizens in Lenoir County. They do or have done workshops with Project Visibility. Below is the statement they included in literature the last time they did an educational and inclusion seminar in Lenoir County:

"Cultural Competency training for service providers on issues facing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) older adults: This training opportunity is available to professionals who provide a service to older adults living in the community or institutional settings. The programs goal is for all seniors to have access to available services without discrimination or oppression. The training will equip professionals with the information and resources necessary to work responsibly and fairly with LGBT elders and their families, improving the quality of service provided by reducing oppressive or offensive practices. For more information: www.projectvisibility.org"

"The LGBTQ Center of Durham is committed to serving the City and County of Durham as well as the surrounding counties to ensure all folks have the resources necessary to live full, joyful lives. We provide space and resources to all people." Services include Host Home Program (for 18-24 year olds experiencing housing instability); Friends Aging Quirkily (collaborative effort to build community among LGBTQ+ folks aged 50+); Durham, NC Pride; LGBTQ Youth Center; Gender Identity Programs; community events; and a library.

Their website includes a comprehensive list of North Carolina resources in a variety of areas (https://www.lgbtqcenterofdurham.org/resources/).

"Mental Health Greensboro advances mental wellness in our community through leadership, education, direct services and collaborative partnerships. We assist individuals to manage their symptoms, stay in recovery, rebuild relationships, and pursue life goals such as higher education and employment opportunities. We believe that recovery is successful when individuals take an active role in learning about their diagnoses and strategies for managing their symptoms. We are Greensboro’s only dedicated peer support recovery organization combining peer education, peer coaching, support group facilitation and peer support specialist training."

Specific Programs:
"Renewal Support Group is a peer-led support group providing a judgement-free setting for the LGBTQ community to come together and support each other with mental health recovery." (https://www.facebook.com/groups/213433573347534/)

"H.E.R. which stands for Hope Empowered Recovery, is a group that lifts up black women and creates an environment of understanding and support for those struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional wellness, and other mental health concerns.
Our H.E.R. support group aims to help black women gain an understanding of issues facing the black community and the world around. Peers will get support and guidance from other black women, express and manage emotions and promote healing within the support group community.
This support group meets online via ZOOM" (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1098522830544595/)